Iranian drama ‘Midday Meal’ wins Busan festival’s top prize and Oscar pathway
Majid Majidi’s Iranian drama ‘Midday Meal’ won the top prize at the Busan International Film Festival. The jury’s unanimous decision gives the film a route into Oscar consideration for best international feature.
Iranian director Majid Majidi’s drama ‘Midday Meal’ won the best film prize at the Busan International Film Festival. The award gives the film a route into Oscar consideration for best international feature.
The seven-member jury reached its decision unanimously. It was led by Chinese filmmaking legend Zhang Yimou.
Busan’s other major awards
Taiwan’s Lee Yun Chan won best director. Zhou Xun and Kashun Himeno received acting honors.
Film’s story and dedication
‘Midday Meal’ follows a teacher struggling to feed his pupils. Majidi dedicated the award to the people of Iran.
Interest in the film had grown throughout the festival week in Busan, where many had predicted that it would win the top prize.
What we know
- Majid Majidi’s ‘Midday Meal’ won best film at the Busan International Film Festival.
- The seven-member jury, led by Zhang Yimou, made the decision unanimously.
- The victory gives the Iranian drama a route into Oscar consideration for best international feature.
- Lee Yun Chan won best director, while Zhou Xun and Kashun Himeno received acting honors.
- Majidi dedicated the award to the people of Iran.
Trust: Single source
- The story relies on one publisher. A second independent confirmation has not been established from the cited sources.
- Sources: The Hollywood Reporter Movies.
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